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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.74, 1,074.12 and 568.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.74, 1,074.12 and 568.54 is: 784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.74 : 1,074.12 = 568.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.74/1,074.12 = 568.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.74x = 1,074.12 × 568.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.74x = 610,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,680.18/778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.19

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